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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #44378 The fixation
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The    fixation    of    owning    their    homes    is    a    physical    expression    of    the    English    in    privacy.    And    I    have    often    wondered    whether    the    insularity'    of    the    nation    as    a  ,    the    collective    belief    in    domesticity    and    an    individual    pre-occupation    with    privacy    are    not    of    the    same    phenomenon.    And    if    so,    where    did    it    come    from?    Common    sense    would    suggest    that,    because    weather    behaviour,    it    may    also    have    some    effect    on    national    character.    It’s    a    reasonable    supposition    that    cold,    wet    weather    that    forces    teenagers    to    stay    in    winter    instead    of    going    skiing    or    to    the    beach    has    something    to    do    with    the    country’s    capacity    for    inventive    rock    music.

something whole full affects indoors effect belief expressions

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Correct answer: belief

Explanation: The word 'belief' fits grammatically as a noun that serves as the subject of the phrase, indicating a conviction or acceptance of something as true. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of a collective understanding regarding privacy in English culture.

Meaning: 'Belief' refers to an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof.

Wrong options:

  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change that has occurred due to an action, which does not fit the context of expressing a conviction.
  • expressions: 'Expressions' is a plural noun that refers to the act of conveying thoughts or feelings, which does not fit as a subject in this context.
  • whole: 'Whole' is an adjective that describes something complete or entire, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • full: 'Full' is an adjective that indicates completeness, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • indoors: 'Indoors' is an adverb that describes being inside a building, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • something: 'Something' is a pronoun that refers to an unspecified object or idea, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • affects: 'Affects' is a verb that indicates influence, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: whole

Explanation: The term 'whole' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the entirety of the nation, which is relevant in discussing the collective nature of beliefs. Contextually, it emphasizes the idea of the nation as a single entity.

Meaning: 'Whole' refers to something that is complete or entire, without any part missing.

Wrong options:

  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change resulting from an action, which does not fit as a noun describing the nation.
  • belief: 'Belief' is a noun that indicates a conviction, but it does not describe the nation as a complete entity.
  • expressions: 'Expressions' is a plural noun that refers to the act of conveying thoughts or feelings, which does not fit as a singular noun in this context.
  • full: 'Full' is an adjective that describes completeness, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • indoors: 'Indoors' is an adverb that describes being inside a building, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • something: 'Something' is a pronoun that refers to an unspecified object or idea, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • affects: 'Affects' is a verb that indicates influence, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: expressions

Explanation: The word 'expressions' fits grammatically as a plural noun that refers to the manifestations of beliefs and behaviors. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of different ways in which the phenomenon of privacy is articulated.

Meaning: 'Expressions' refers to the ways in which thoughts or feelings are conveyed or represented.

Wrong options:

  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change resulting from an action, which does not fit as it does not convey the idea of manifestation.
  • belief: 'Belief' is a singular noun that indicates a conviction, which does not fit in the plural context of this sentence.
  • whole: 'Whole' is an adjective that describes something complete or entire, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • full: 'Full' is an adjective that indicates completeness, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • indoors: 'Indoors' is an adverb that describes being inside a building, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • something: 'Something' is a pronoun that refers to an unspecified object or idea, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • affects: 'Affects' is a verb that indicates influence, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: affects

Explanation: The word 'affects' fits grammatically as a verb that indicates the influence of weather on behavior. Contextually, it aligns with the idea that weather can have an impact on how people act.

Meaning: 'Affects' means to have an influence on or make a change in something.

Wrong options:

  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change resulting from an action, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • expressions: 'Expressions' is a plural noun that refers to the act of conveying thoughts or feelings, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • whole: 'Whole' is an adjective that describes something complete or entire, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • belief: 'Belief' is a noun that indicates a conviction, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • indoors: 'Indoors' is an adverb that describes being inside a building, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • something: 'Something' is a pronoun that refers to an unspecified object or idea, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • full: 'Full' is an adjective that indicates completeness, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
Correct answer: indoors

Explanation: The word 'indoors' fits grammatically as an adverb that describes the location where teenagers are forced to stay. Contextually, it emphasizes the idea of being inside due to weather conditions.

Meaning: 'Indoors' refers to being inside a building, away from the outdoors.

Wrong options:

  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change resulting from an action, which does not fit as a location descriptor.
  • expressions: 'Expressions' is a plural noun that refers to the act of conveying thoughts or feelings, which does not fit as a location descriptor.
  • whole: 'Whole' is an adjective that describes something complete or entire, which does not fit as a location descriptor.
  • belief: 'Belief' is a noun that indicates a conviction, which does not fit as a location descriptor.
  • something: 'Something' is a pronoun that refers to an unspecified object or idea, which does not fit as a location descriptor.
  • affects: 'Affects' is a verb that indicates influence, which does not fit as a location descriptor.
  • full: 'Full' is an adjective that indicates completeness, which does not fit as a location descriptor.

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